Thinking Machines Lab, led by Mira Murati, secures $12 billion in seed funding

Mira Murati's new startup, Thinking Machines Lab, hit a $12 billion valuation in its seed funding round, the former OpenAI CTO revealed.

Business & Finance|techcrunch.com
U.S. Must Expand Energy Capacity to Meet Growing AI Demands

America's AI leadership depends on reliable energy infrastructure—controlling the power behind advanced AI will shape global innovation, economic strength, and democratic influence.

Policy & Government|anthropic.com

AI Assistant Claude Expands to Financial Services Sector

July 15, 2025|

A new financial analysis tool helps professionals research markets and make smarter investment decisions using Claude.

Business & Finance|anthropic.com
Anthropic Hires Paul Smith as Chief Commercial Officer

Anthropic is naming Paul Smith as its first Chief Commercial Officer, with him stepping into the position later this year.

Business & Finance|anthropic.com
Mistral unveils Voxtral, an open-source AI model for audio processing

French startup Mistral launches Voxtral, its first open audio model, offering an alternative to closed corporate systems. The move aims to compete with dominant players in the AI voice space.

Product & Features|techcrunch.com
xAI's Grok AI discontinues Hitler references and Musk-aligned responses

Grok’s answers rely on independent analysis rather than Elon Musk’s personal views. The AI ensures unbiased responses by avoiding direct influence from Musk’s statements.

Product & Features|theverge.com
Google Cloud AI powers MLB All-Star Game analytics

Google Cloud's new AI tool predicts where home runs will land in stadiums, using players' past performance data.

Product & Features|blog.google
Nvidia to Restart H20 AI Chip Shipments to China After US Policy Shift

Nvidia and AMD will restart sales of certain AI chips to China after receiving U.S. approval, marking a shift from previous restrictions aimed at curbing Beijing's AI development.

Policy & Government|bloomberg.com
Meta constructs data centers using physical tents, report reveals

Meta is rushing to expand its computing power, setting up temporary data centers in tents while permanent facilities are being built.

Infrastructure & Chips|techcrunch.com